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DOWNTOWN
· Lorick sample sale: Saturday noon—6pm. 676 Broadway between Bond and Great Jones Sts, second floor (212-529-1407).
· Honey in the Rough and Narnia Vintage sample sale: Saturday 11am—8pm. 174 Ludlow St between Houston and Stanton Sts (212-979-0661, 212-228-6415).
· Clio sample sale: Saturday 11am—7pm; Sunday noon—6pm. 92 Thompson St between Prince and Spring Sts (212-966-8991).
· Abaeté sample sale: Saturday noon—6pm. 560 Broadway between Prince and Spring Sts, suite 509 (212-334-4755).
· Jack Spade sale: Saturday 11am—7pm; Sunday noon—6pm. 56 Greene St between Broome and Spring Sts (212-625-1820).

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It could be the current economic climate, or perhaps it's just the time of year, but whatever it is, sample sales have been happening all over the place. After Calypso, Soundgirl and Shoes for Lovely People, Elie Tahari, and Me&Ro, Racked stopped by the Abaeté sale at 560 Broadway in Soho this morning. Thankfully, the selection of dresses is ample, with killer mod styles available in sizes 0 to 10, some simple but polished black frocks and lots of funky, brightly-colored loose silk numbers. They ain't cheap, though. Although substantially discounted from their retail prices, the dresses still ring in between $110-295; the average price is around $150. Also of note: no dressing rooms. Girls were disrobing behind the showroom's massive mirror to try on their potential purchases. If you're on the prowl for a few solid additions to your dress wardrobe, stop by, but be prepared to strip down in front of others.
· Dealfeed: Abaete [Racked]

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SMITH STREET—Following a massive sale, the Ohio Knitting Mills store at 231 Smith Street in Boerum Hill has shuttered. Pardon Me For Asking has a shot of their teary shutter signage (pictured above). These are hard times for the eyesore-sweater business, that's for sure. [Pardon Me For Asking]

MIDTOWN EAST—A Racked commenter tells of the insanity of opening day at the Elie Tahari sample sale on Fifth Avenue. "Total madhouse swarming with women, flying elbows, hanger poking and all. Obviously, cute work attire for about 50-70%. I went home with a taupe colored skirt suit. I think their highlight was probably the shoes & bags. They had all their bags in the $250-350 range, regular retail was up to $900 i think—they also had the ashton ballet flat in a lot of colors and sizes for $99—super comfy!" [Racked Comments]